East Williamson County

Located on Austin Avenue near Old Town Park, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom historic home is 2,711 square feet and is listed at $895,000. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Located on Austin Avenue near Old Town Park, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom historic home is 2,711 square feet and is listed at $895,000. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County housing market indicates buyer momentum

The Central Texas real estate market is showing signs of steady prices, ample inventory and renewed buyer momentum, according to a new report from the Austin Board of Realtors.
Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flood funding: Williamson County to add new flood warning systems

The Williamson County Commissioners Court entered into an agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for flood warning systems, with the opportunity to apply for a $1 million grant.

Central Texas blood bank expanding services

We Are Blood — a regional nonprofit blood center that organizes donation drives throughout Central Texas — this month announced the launch of Every Drop Counts, a multi-year plan designed to support and grow patient care to meet the challenges of the region through 2030.
Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Voters should expect precinct-level polling places on election day

Residents who plan on voting during March’s primary election will face different rules depending on if they plan to vote early or on election day. Williamson County’s Republican Party has decided to require precinct-level voting on Election Day, March 3.
 Cattle graze in an ice-covered field  along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026.  The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cattle graze in an ice-covered field along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Snow-covered landscape

Ice covered the Williamson County landscape after the winter storm the weekend of January 24-25.
An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

Winter storm ices Williamson County, but leaves minimal damage

Following rain, wind and a hard freeze from Winter Storm Fern this weekend, Williamson County is expected to bounce back to normal by the end of the day Tuesday, January 27.
County Commissioners Valerie Covey, left, and County Sheriff Matt Lindamann, right, participate in the January 15 Justice Complex Project open house at the EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Valerie Covey, left, and County Sheriff Matt Lindamann, right, participate in the January 15 Justice Complex Project open house at the EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Briefs: Justice Complex Project open house on the way

Williamson County will hold a public information session about the Justice Complex Project on Tuesday, March 3 at the EMS North Campus, 3189 S.E. Inner Loop, in Georgetown, from 5-7 p.m. The meeting is a come-and-go event with no formal presentation.
Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Richard Semple, Wilco’s IT director, presents a new policy on what kind of information will be attached to online county agenda’s in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County to limit online public information due to rising AI scams

Certain information — including contract details, project backgrounds and contact info — will not be available as part of future online Williamson Commissioners Court agenda packets in an effort to fight Artificial Intelligence scams that impersonate county entities.